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    Best 23 inch 1080P Monitor?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by ecurules7811fx, Oct 18, 2009.

  1. ecurules7811fx

    ecurules7811fx Notebook Enthusiast

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    So im in the market for a new monitor and Im wondering what monitor you guys think is the best. Im looking at a few different ones. I looking to spend about 200 or $300. It be nice if the monitor supported 24bit color but it really doesn't matter to me that much. I'll probably use it mostly for internet use, movies/online tv, and games
     
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  2. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    Anything 1080p is 16:9 and all of them are "cheap" TN panels (20 or 16bit and bad view angles) if your looking for quality you have to get a much more expensive IPS or PVA panel and they cost about $500+

    It used to be 24"+ were all good monitors but recently they have even started to make TN panels in that size as well.

    Dell 2407WFP is a 24" 1920x1200 S-PVA panel known to be one of the best monitors of all time.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Oct 18, 2009
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  3. ecurules7811fx

    ecurules7811fx Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dell actually had a proffessional model which is 24 bit, its a 23 inch model, and has DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, and USB, ports. its actaully a pretty good deal its only $209. The odd thing is that Dell lists this model as TN Panel but, I was pretty sure that only the S-PVA monitors supported 24-bit color. About your monitor, my brother has a 2407 and their really nice. I'll defitenly think about your monitor but was really planning to get one about a month from now.
     
    ecurules7811fx, Oct 18, 2009
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    ARom, Oct 18, 2009
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    FrankTabletuser Notebook Evangelist

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    Because you want to use it for games too, better stay away from the Dell 2407WFP. The Dell monitors generally have a lot of issues, especially the 2407WFP with ghosting and the 2408WFP with a high input lag:
    Dell 2407WFP-HC Ghosting Issues?
    Dell 2408WFP - Updates, Changes and Issues?

    But as ViciousXUSMC already said, if you want a better display then take a look at a 24" WUXGA display instead of some hyped 23" HD 1080 with a lower resolution.

    Best is you take a look at different monitor review sites, just like the one I've posted or others.
     
    FrankTabletuser, Oct 18, 2009
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  6. kevblah

    kevblah Notebook Consultant

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    I just picked up a refurbished Samsung T240HD off of eBay for $212 shipped. It's a 24" LCD HDTV 1920x1200, you may not be looking for LCD/HDTV combo but this one fits my needs perfectly.
     
    kevblah, Oct 18, 2009
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  7. Johnny T

    Johnny T Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    New (ish) Samsung 23'' monitor with C-PVA panel. :D Not quite there with S-PVA but it's cheaper, and still miles better than TN.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001332
     
    Johnny T, Oct 18, 2009
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    godbreath Notebook Consultant

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    which monitor is this?
     
    godbreath, Oct 18, 2009
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  10. ecurules7811fx

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    "godbreath" the monitor i was talking about was the Dell P2310H
     
    ecurules7811fx, Oct 18, 2009
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    Step666, Oct 20, 2009
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